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Pfizer's Lipitor Sees Big Boost From Medicare

This article was originally published in RPM Report

Executive Summary

Pfizer is discounting its blockbuster brand Lipitor more aggressively. But, thanks to the economics of Medicare Part D, the product is still benefiting from a big net price increase in 2006. Lipitor's performance is some much needed good news for Pfizer--and maybe even better news for the industry as a whole.

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